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windows - ominous countdown - scary!
Hi, I have just installed a new version of windows on my lap top. Now every time I switch the computor on I get a message asking if I would like to change my password - in order to do this I have to enter the original one - does anyone know where I woud find this?! (It's not something I created!) - The message has given me…
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McAfee Privacy Service - worth £19.95 or not
The free trial of privacy service (keep all personal dets safe on your computer - allegedly!) has just expired and they want £19.95 to re-new for 1 year. Is this worth it? is it any good ? i have my doubts as have just removed various virus's from my computer despite it being 'protected' by the McAfee virus scan and…
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Have You Got Office 2003? - Help Needed - URGENT!
Hi, i have got a powerpoint presentation on office 2003 and am trying to get it to work with office xp. Unfortunately, it isnt working. i will need it saved as something that will work with office xp. If you can help, please pm me or reply to this message if you are able to do it for me and i will send you the file. Thanks…
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Nero help needed
Ok a little prob, cant seem to get Nero to overburn. I've got some 90 and 99 minute cds but its seeing them as 80 minute. I've updated the firmware on both my cd-rw drive and my dvd-rw drive. I've also got the most up to date version of Nero 6.6.0.8a i think. I've burnt onto these cd's before with an older version of Nero…
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Can you help?
My computer has aquired an annoying feature which I cant seem to rectify. When I click on a link, another window will open but its a tiny tiny square. Can someone tell me how to get this to open as before .... a full screen Many thanks
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Flat Screen Monitor
I am after a flat screen monitor for my rather old (purchased around 1998) computer setup. Ideally I would like a 17" flat screen to work with Windows ME. I do not require it to receive TV, but I am torn between whether to get one with speakers or not. I presently have four small speakers, although I do not use them a…
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External Cdrw v External Hard Drive
My hard drive failed two weeks ago,thankfully the repair person managed to save 'My Documents' He was suppose to install a Cd-Rw unfortunatly couldn't find the correct size for my laptop. Now that I have had that scare with the hard drive I want everything on my computer backed up, should I go for an external cdrw or an…
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can you watch tv on a digimate L-1715 17" TFT Monitor?
and if so how? my sister asked me to look for a bargain on an lcd tv, but I bought a digimate L-1715 17" TFT Monitor from amazon by mistake! :confused: I gather it is possible to attach a tv tuner on to some monitors, my question is will this work with this brand? and how would it work? Any advice appreciated thanks
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Best loan repayment Excel template
Hi, Does anyone have or know of an Excel template which will allow me to record my mortgage repayments. The following features are essential: - can take into account changes of interest rate - can take into account over payments for specified months - can tell me what the portion of the repayment for a given month was…
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Help - AVG doesn't like my E-mails
Hi I recently downloaded the free AVG antivirus software from Grisoft to my PC (Windows 98) and have been quite happy with it. My friend has just bought her first PC (Windows XP) and I recommended using this anti virus software. We downloaded it tonight and for some reason it won't allow Outlook Express to connect to NTL…
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AOL compatible routers - Please Help!!!
Hey, Firstly many thanks to those who reply to this post, whatever they have to add. Basically after my old router has just completely broken down i need to get a new one. I run AOL on two computers at home using this Wired Router. However i am now looking to get a new router which is capable of using wires between these…
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Can't connect to links !
Hi, A friend of mine uses computer almost exclusively for using his local football team. When people leave messages, they quite often leave a link which comes up in a different colour and you click on it to be taken to another web site etc as I'm sure all you experts know. All of a sudden, clicking on the link does…
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Anti Virus
My Norton AntiVirus subscription is up in a couple of weeks, can anyone recommend any good packages at decent prices at the moment?
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Keyboard keys gone weird!
Hi all, I had to reinstall windows and all the drivers on my machine a couple of weeks back... Since then some of the keys on my keyboard have gone weird - the symbols dont correspond to the key! E.g the pound sign (Shift + F3) gives: # the 'at' key for emails gives: " etc etc this is very annoying - can someone help…
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AOL Home Network
Has anybody got this at all? We're thinking of getting it but would like some feedback fist if anyone has it. Many thanks:).
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Unwanted Access To C: Drive
I Tried To Install A System From Greasy Palm But There Was Problems Installing It. Everytime I Log Onto E Mail Now I Get A Start Up Warning Greasypalmupdate Has Registered Excecutable C:\windows\greasypalmupdate.exe To Run A System Start Up . Do You Wish To Allow This Change. Every Time I Select The 'no' Box But The…
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Can't finalise DVD using Nero
I've burnt a film onto a DVD+RW and it plays ok in my dvdr player. I'm trying to copy the dvdrw onto a dvd+r but I can't seem to finalise it with Nero. The finalise box is greyed out. Any help would be appreciated as I'm getting through a lot of dvd's
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ReFormatting my pc - a good idea?
This may seem like a strange question as I am not experiencing any problems with my pc, but I have read somewhere else on here that "blowing out" or formatting one's pc every 4 to 6 months is a good idea and a performance booster?? My pc (AMD Athlon 1900 XP running XP Pro SP2) is 3 and a half years old now and I've never…
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Laptop help
Hi guys, I got a Sony Vaio PCG FR415S and the lead from the adapter that plugs into the laptop has broken. Can someone tell me what dc pin I need to buy from the link below as i don't know the exact spec. for this one. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=43091&TabID=1&source=15&WorldID=3&doy=13m4 Thank you, Terry
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URG HELP Please! Computer Overtaken by Prevx Pro 2005
My day is going from bad to worse. Had comp. crashing probs this morning that has disappeared. Now when i turn my computer on I get the following a, a blue/black box titled Prevx Pro 2005 with content that reads: The prevx agent is not running. do you wnat to start it now? BUT there is no 'yes/no' box and when i click on…
